Postgraduate Diploma in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety. 8 modules covering SOLAS Chapter II-1, IEC 60092-101:2018 and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Design the electrical architecture of a ship.
Size onboard generation and power management.
Integrate battery systems with safety criteria.
Calculate short circuits and coordinate protections.
Apply electrical safety measures onboard.
Assess energy efficiency under MARPOL Annex VI.
Plan testing and documentation for the classification society.
Who it's for
- Marine electrical engineer who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Electro-technical officer who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Marine hybrid systems engineer who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Classification society surveyor who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Marine automation engineer who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Maritime energy efficiency consultant who wants to specialise in Onboard Energy, Distribution and Safety.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the naval sector.
What you'll work with
- SOLAS Chapter II-1
- IEC 60092-101:2018
- IEC 61892-1:2019
- IACS UR E26
- IEC 62619:2022
- MARPOL Annex VI
- IEC 80005-1:2019
- IACS UR E27
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Electrical architecture onboard1.2AC and DC networks on ships1.3Voltage and frequency levels1.4Isolated IT systems and earthing1.5Main and emergency switchboards1.6Electric and diesel-electric propulsion1.7SOLAS Chapter II-1 requirements1.8Classification society rules1.9Marine single-line diagrams1.10Workshop: single-line diagram of a passenger ship
2.1Diesel generator sets2.2Alternators and voltage regulation2.3Load sharing and parallel operation2.4Shaft generators2.5Electrical power balance of the ship2.6PMS power management2.7Starting heavy loads2.8Blackout and recovery2.9Emergency generation2.10Practical: power balance by operating condition
3.1Marine battery chemistry3.2Lithium-ion battery systems3.3Thermal management and BMS3.4Thermal runaway risk3.5Ventilation and gas detection3.6DNV rules for batteries3.7Hybrid ships and peak shaving3.8Shore charging3.9Supercapacitors and storage3.10Case study: sizing a hybrid system
4.1Marine cables and their sizing4.2Short-circuit calculation on ships4.3Protection discrimination (selectivity)4.4Circuit breakers and protection relays4.5Harmonics and variable frequency drives4.6Onboard power quality4.7DC networks and fault protection4.8Electric arc and hazards4.9Distribution to essential loads4.10Laboratory: short-circuit study of a ship
5.1Electrical hazards in marine spaces5.2Equipment in explosive atmospheres5.3Insulation monitoring5.4Protection against contact5.5Lockout and tagging procedures5.6STCW training for electrical personnel5.7High-voltage safety at sea5.8Prevention of electrical fires5.9Investigation of electrical incidents5.10Case study: analysis of a switchboard fire
6.1EEDI and EEXI indices6.2CII and SEEMP plans6.3Waste heat recovery6.4LED lighting and auxiliary loads6.5Variable drives on pumps and fans6.6OPS shore power connection in port6.7Renewable energy onboard6.8Real-time energy monitoring6.9Efficient navigation strategies6.10Workshop: efficiency plan for a ferry
7.1Alarm and monitoring systems7.2Integration with PMS7.3Onboard control networks7.4Cybersecurity of marine OT systems7.5IACS UR E26 and E27 requirements7.6FAT and HAT tests7.7Sea trials7.8Predictive electrical maintenance7.9Class documentation7.10Practical: power management logic
8.1Definition of the ship and its profile8.2Electrical architecture and single-line diagram8.3Balance and generation8.4Storage and hybrid mode8.5Distribution and protection8.6Electrical safety analysis8.7Energy efficiency plan8.8Test and class plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN Electric P8, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for electrical power balances by operating condition, short-circuit and selectivity studies, and factory and onboard acceptance tests. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Design the electrical architecture of a ship.
Size onboard generation and power management.
Integrate battery systems with safety criteria.
Calculate short circuits and coordinate protections.
Apply electrical safety measures onboard.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN Electric P8. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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